·add. ·- Flight, such as gliding and soaring, accomplished without the use of motive power.
passīvē, adv., v. 1. passivus fin. ...
A New Latin Dictionary by Charlton T. Lewis Ph.D. and Charles Short, LL. D.
·adj Inactive; inert; not showing strong affinity; as, red phosphorus is comparatively passive. II....
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
·noun The husk or glume of oats. II. Flight ·noun A series of steps or stairs from one landing to a...
a scolding match, N. ...
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
A Dutch vessel or passage-boat on canals. In ship-building, a sudden rising, or a greater curve than...
The Sailor's Word-Book
·add. ·- One unprovided with motive power. ...
·add. ·- ·Alt. of Passive aeroplane. ...
·noun The distance to which an arrow or flight may be shot; bowshot, — about the fifth of a mile. ...
The trajectory formed between the muzzle of the gun and the first graze. ...
As their ends gradually close downwards on approaching the keel, they describe a curve somewhat simi...